(1) In accordance with the provisions of this Code, the statutory standards and employer duties governing Production of registers and records shall be enforced across all industrial premises, factories, mines, and workplaces throughout India.
(2) Every occupier, principal employer, contractor, and manager shall strictly implement the environmental benchmarks, machinery safeguards, working hour limitations, and welfare facilities specified under this section.
(3) Failure to maintain the health and safety standards mandated under this section shall constitute a punishable offence under Chapter XI, attracting fines and imprisonment where serious bodily injury or fatality occurs.
Legal Commentary & Landmark Judgments: Section 36
Section 36 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 delineates the powers and duties of the District Magistrate, empowering executive magistracy to coordinate safety administration, direct police assistance for inspections, and oversee emergency disaster responses in hazardous industrial establishments.
Establishments handling hazardous chemicals, combustible materials, or deep mining must maintain active coordination with the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) headed by the District Magistrate. Conduct regular joint mock drills and file annual off-site emergency plans with the DM's office to demonstrate robust statutory alignment.